Assistant Materials Manager

Champion Homes; Dresden (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Champion Home Builders in Dresden, TN is seeking an experienced Assistant Materials Manager to oversee purchasing and distribution when the Materials Manager is unavailable. You will manage procurement activities and supervise storeroom staff.

This role requires strong organizational skills, knowledge of Navision, and collaboration with finance to ensure policy compliance and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years related experience.
• Proven experience in materials department and shipping/receiving.
• Familiarity with supply chain, inventory management, and Navision.
• Proficient in MS Office with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to forecast, budget, and contribute to policy understanding.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and control procurement activities from contract to delivery.
• Enter information into Navision and validate its correctness.
• Supervise storeroom and central supply personnel.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders and change notices.
• Review contracts, bids, and vendor agreements for compliance.
• Oversee procurement from intent to purchase through delivery.
• Interface with purchasing on supplier problems and feedback.
• Collaborate with Finance to ensure Finance Policy 2100 compliance.
• Coordinate with suppliers on invoices and payments.

Skills

Proven experience in materials

Shipping and receiving experience

Supply chain and inventory systems

Forecasting and budgeting

MS Office proficiency

Organizational and leadership skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Navision

Job description

Champion Home Builders in Dresden, TN is looking for an experienced Assistant Materials Manager.

FLSA Status

Exempt

Summary

Performs same duties as Materials Manager. Directs and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in purchasing and distributing materials, equipment, and supplies in an organization when the Materials Manager is absent by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities (Other Duties May Be Assigned.)

• Plans, organizes, directs, and controls activities related to the implementation of the corporate contracts. May enter information into Navision and validating its correctness.
• Organizes, supervises, and directs the work of storeroom and central supply personnel engaged in receiving, issuing, and delivering supplies and equipment.
• Prepares and issues purchase orders and change notices based on inventory needs after an inventory is taken.
• Reviews purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
• Prepares and reviews contracts, bids, proposals, and vendor agreements for legal correctness, price, and acceptability of items to specifications.
• Oversees all activities related to procurement of a commodity, from intent to purchase through delivery of commodity.
• Interface with corporate purchasing on supplier problems and give feedback on supplier quality. Update corporate purchasing on new products used and specification changes.
• Work with Controller to make sure the Finance Policy 2100 is followed.
• Work with suppliers on invoice and payment issues.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises the Counters. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in materials department
• Experience in shipping and receiving
• Familiarity with supply chain and inventory management systems
• Understanding of forecasting and budgeting
• Working knowledge of Navision
• Proficient in MS Office
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• A problem-solver

Education And/or Experience

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university and three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

Champion Home Builders is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Champion Home Builders participates in the E-Verify Program.